This year marks centennial anniversary of the Caddo Lake drawbridge, a span at 500 N. Croom St. in Mooringsport that was designed to lift to allow ships traversing Caddo Lake to pass through.

The historic structure built in 1914 during the booming oil industry era was saved from destruction in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

“When I heard the bridge was going to be destroyed, I knew it had to be saved it,” Mooringsport native Darren Guin is quoted as saying on ShreveportBossierFunGuide.com. “It took eight long years of court battles, but it was worth it because now future generations will have the chance to enjoy and appreciate it.”

The drawbridge has since become a national landmark and a tourist attraction. And although no longer operational, it still serves as a walkway. The span is closed to pedestrians at night.

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, sunflowers have been planted at the north entrance to the span. And there’s new signage calling attention to the drawbridge’s centennial.

TO LEARN MORE

For more information about the Caddo Lake drawbridge centennial, call Darren Guin at (318) 813-1412 or visit the website caddolakedrawbridge.com.

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